The ten basic ideas that are common to several current classroom management systems are presented. (SJL)

While research has been unable to demonstrate a positive relationship between smaller schools and advantages such as openness of climate or participative decision-making, it is notable that no research evidence discloses a negative correlation. (Author)

The paper discusses some of the research studies that have been made on teacher-questioning behavior in the classroom. It is concluded that more specific research is needed into the use of questions in relation to age and ability of students and subject matter being taught. (MF)

A method of evaluating an education course by discussion with students and teachers and administering specially designed questionnaires is described. (JD)

Using a research design controlling for time of day, day of week, classroom structure and subject matter, study of classrooms with varying types of structure showed that teaching behavior and strategy variables appeared to be associated with (a) differences in subject matter and (b) differences in classroom structure. (MJB)

Discusses the premise that the environmental demands of teaching in classrooms interact with performance both to shape observed behavior and to establish limits on the range of response options. (SB)

Reviews behavior correlates of effective teaching. (DAG)

Suggests that teachers serve as models for children during sustained silent reading periods; teachers' behaviors and attitudes are reflected in those of their students. (JM)

Investigated the personal values orientation of 119 primary and 118 middle grade teachers from a southwest urban school district. Examined how these findings compared with values these teachers communicated in their instruction. Results indicated that there was little difference between teachers' personal values and the values they perceived to be…

Contends that there is commonality in how researchers conceive of personal inquiry and presents a conceptual structure based on a "common place" notion of thinking and on research about differing views of teacher thought. This article is followed by three responses. (Author/BSR)

This study investigated influences on the formation and development of preservice social studies teachers' way of thinking and acting in common teaching situations. Results of the observations and interviews showed that teachers' perspectives are the product of a dialectical process of professional socialization. The influence of teacher education…

This study examined the generalizability of the Stallings Effective Use of Time Program (EUTP). Four series of the EUTP were analyzed for levels of teachers' classroom behavioral change. Observational data gathered before and after the four workshop series provided significant support for the generalizability of change from such programs. (JD)

This study explored social correlates of teacher reports of classroom behavior. Reported behavior correlated most strongly with perceived student needs. Results are discussed. (Author/JD)

Relates the author's experiences in his first few years as a primary teacher in Ontario, Canada, struggling for survival in the face of bureaucracy and questioning his choice of profession. Claims that most teachers go through a similar reexamination process as they face the realities of their work and develop professionally. (JD)

Process-outcome findings linking teacher behavior to student achievement are reviewed. The findings are divided into quantitative results that identify general classroom characteristics associated with high levels of student achievement gain and qualitative results that suggest particular teacher managerial and instructional behaviors involved in…